US Eagles prop Eric Fry has bid adieu to RC Vannes after four seasons with the Pro D2 club. In speaking to Ouest-France, the 32-year-old concedes that injuries have taken their toll on his body and retirement is an option though he hopes to be fit enough for one last …
Read More »On this Day in 1924: USA Win Gold in Paris Olympics
On this day in 1924 the USA men won Gold Medals at the Paris Olympics Games. On May 18, 1924, the USA Eagles became the last team to win Gold in rugby XV. Rugby 7’s was introduced into the Olympic Games for the 2016 Rio Games. In the abbreviated form …
Read More »Evan Olmstead signs new Biarritz contract
Evan Olmstead has signed a permanent contract with Biarritz Olympique that will see him stay in the Basque region of France at least until the end of the 2021-2022 season. The Canadian international has been a starting lock for the Pro D2 club since signing as a medical joker in …
Read More »Former Pumas hooker Agustín Costa Repetto ends pro career
One of Argentina’s most experienced European professionals has called an end to his career. Former Pumas hooker Agustín Costa Repetto has retired at the age of 37 after a dozen seasons abroad split between France and Italy. He steps away having spent the last four seasons with Colomiers. Hailing from …
Read More »Italy names All-time 6 Nations Dream Team with Argentine players
The Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) has named an all-time Azzurri Dream Team during the 6 Nations period. The team was compiled by votes on social media. The results of the official top player per position see three Argentines in the side. The twelve remaining players were all born and raised …
Read More »Full Match – Japan vs Argentina 2016
In the 2016 November Internationals Argentina played a rare four four matches. The first of these was against Japan in Tokyo. It followed a disappointing Rugby Championship campaign and came before matches in the UK. Los Pumas entered as favorites, though the Brighton Miracle meant that a strong showing was …
Read More »Three MLR signings in USA u20 squad
USA Rugby has named their Men’s under-20 squad for 2020. Head coach Scott Bracken has selected 33 players though as of yet there is no confirmation that the team will play any games this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The u20 Americas Rugby Championship has been postponed with the …
Read More »Memorable Americas Tries – Argentina vs Australia 1983-2018
Argentina’s introduction into the Rugby Championship in 2012 has brought two annual matches against Australia. This has changed the shape of international competition between the countries for players and supporters alike. Since joining the competition, Argentina have touched down for memorable tries. Two of them are captured in the following …
Read More »Paige Farries signs for Worcester Warriors
Canadian international Paige Farries has signed for Worcester Warriors of the Tyrrell’s Premier 15s. The 25-year-old outside back is originally from Red Deer, Alberta, and has 10 caps to her name since debuting against England in November 2017. Farries makes the move from BC Premier League side Westshore having previously …
Read More »Roman Salanoa to make Munster move
Hawaiian prop Roman Salanoa will make the move to Munster ahead of the 2020-21 Guinness Pro 14 season. The 22-year-old tighthead leaves Leinster, where he has been part of the senior academy since September 2017. A move west to Connacht had been suggested but instead it’s the southern Irish province …
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